Exclusive Interview: Below Deck Down Under's Margot Reveals Powerful Insights on Consent

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Margot Sisson expressed her gratitude to fans for their support in the aftermath of the consent scandal on Below Deck Down Under. In an Instagram Story on Wednesday, August 9, Margot said, "I am incredibly touched by all the messages I have received in the past few days. I am truly overwhelmed and filled with gratitude. My heart feels so full it could burst, and if that's how I go, then I'm at peace with it."

She also assured those who contacted her, often sharing incredibly personal stories, that she was not overlooking any of it.

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Margot reassured, "I am genuinely making an effort to read and respond to each and every message. Please be patient with me, as I am not intentionally ignoring you. Rest assured, I will get back to you."

She further added, "I want to acknowledge those who have shared their experiences of sexual assault. It means a great deal to me that you trust me enough to confide in me. This is a topic that needs to be discussed openly, as it plays a vital role in healing and finding support."

In the recent episodes of the popular Bravo series, which aired on Monday, August 7th, a concerning incident was captured. Luke Jones was shown entering the bed while Margot was asleep and vulnerable, following a crew night out. Consequently, the producers took immediate action, removing Luke from the boat and relocating him to a hotel for the night.

Captain Jason fired Luke the next morning and, in addition, dismissed Laura Bileskaline later that day after she accused Margot of being responsible for Luke's departure. Laura's inappropriate romantic behavior towards deckhand Adam Kodra was brought to Jason's attention before he decided to let her go. Margot showed appreciation for chief stew Aesha Scott for her assistance and for notifying Jason about the incident.

“The way she recognized the vulnerability of my situation and bravely intervened on my behalf was truly heroic and incredibly admirable,” Margot expressed via Instagram on Wednesday. “Every day, I express gratitude to the universe for her presence and also to the producers who promptly stepped in. Aesha, you possess a heart of gold, I greatly admire you, and my gratitude will always remain.”

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In an Instagram video on Tuesday, August 8, Aesha directly addressed the scandal and delivered a powerful message. She emphasized the importance of women and everyone feeling safe while enjoying themselves. Aesha made it clear that there should be no room for doubt or hesitation on this matter. She urged viewers to look out for their friends and support one another. Following the episode, both Laura and Luke have shared their perspectives on the situation.

Laura apologized on Instagram, expressing regret for making Adam uncomfortable and acknowledging that no one should be put in that position. She also apologized to Margot for not being able to empathize. Laura mentioned that she was 29 when the show was filmed and that turning 30 was a significant moment in her life. Now, at 31, she watches the show as an entertainment experience, just like everyone else.

Luke faced criticism for a post that he has since deleted. In the post, he stated that it doesn't matter what people think about him because he doesn't care. He emphasized that what we hear is merely an opinion and not a fact, and what we see is subjective and not necessarily the truth. Luke advised taking ownership of one's actions and moving forward. He shared these thoughts on Instagram on Sunday, August 6.

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).